The Colts have sold out every home game for over a decade. Really “fair weather”….huh?

And I’ve been to plenty of Colts games.

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Selling out the second smallest stadium in the NFL and having fans actually show up to the games are two different situations all together. Keep in mind this same Jim Irsay had to threaten fans in Indy as recent as last season that if they didn’t start showing up he would voluntarily black out games and practically had to threaten to move the team to get the stadium in the first place.

Indy is not a football town whatsoever and it’s embarrassing having to explain to the away teams fans (the ones who are buying most of the tickets) why the fans in the blue jerseys leave at halftime if they’re loosing and in the 3rd quarter if they’re winning.

]]>By: taosravenfanhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2717569
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 15:24:48 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2717569The only reason he missed the playoffs twice since 2000 had zero to do with him and everything to do with being in the position to draft Peyton manning. The fact that they had Peyton and could only win one SB is an indictment on the front office and ownership
]]>By: cmgwwhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2717274
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 13:20:38 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2717274First… Stop with the “drunk idiot” crap. His dad was a drunk, Jim had his addiction issues but has been clean now for over a decade. And the Jerry Jones comparisons? Are you joking?? Irsay has been a great owner. He hired Polian and let him do his thing. When that went south and it was clear Polian had lost it, he cleaned house and hired another GM. I wish he would dial back on the Tweets, but he is no Jerry Jones. Only missing the playoffs twice since 2000 should tell you he is doing something right. Outside of NE, who can claim that run of success?
]]>By: taosravenfanhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2717047
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 05:55:27 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2717047Te apple does not fall far from the tree. His old man was a bad person and frankly he is not much better. We may have lost football hot 13 years but the trade up in the quality of the owner from thr irsay’s who are in the bottom of the league to Steve B. who is one of the most respected in the league almost, just almost made it worth losing the uniforms.
]]>By: bartmuleyhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2716894
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 03:08:41 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2716894All you knocking Irsay are clueless.

The guy says some dumb stuff on Twitter but almost everything said on Twitter is dumb.

The guy’s record as an owner speaks for itself. Since he took over the Colts they have made the playoffs most years….they have 2 certain HOFers, probably 3 HOFers in the last decade. They’ve been to two SBs and won one.

Since Irsay took over they have one of the best W-L records in the league.

They rebounded from a 2-14 season to go 11-5 with one of the youngest teams in the league.

Those are all facts.

The guy can say whatever stupid crap he wants, he’s earned it.

You want a crazy horrible owner? Look at AL Davis’s last 10 years. Or Jerry Jones.

You want horrible owners? Look at the Cardinals. Or the Lions. Or the Bengals. Or the Browns.

The Colts have sold out every home game for over a decade. Really “fair weather”….huh?

And I’ve been to plenty of Colts games.

]]>By: bartmuleyhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2716873
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 02:55:28 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2716873Irsay doesn’t like the way his team played in a preseason game?

Hey Jim….remember in 2009 when the Colts were 14-0 and on their way to an undefeated regular season?

Remember how you and Polian took out Manning and the starters and tanked the last two games?

So save it. Preseason games are meaningless and you’ve already demonstrated that you don’t care about winning in the regular season.

I was embarrassed by the Colts play against the Bills too….in 2009.

]]>By: keepyerstickontheicehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2716595
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 23:47:14 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2716595Yep. it’s all fun’n’games until you lose to the Bills and their two rookie quarterbacks. Then it’s deep into the hooch and bitter Tweets.

So, are the Bills that good, or are the Colts that bad?

Neither. They’ll probably finish with the same record.

]]>By: mrfrostyjhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2716546
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 23:23:48 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2716546Obviously some of the commenters have never attended a Colts game. The fans here are notoriously fair whether. On top of that the ones who aren’t fair whether are worried that the wrong coach is running the team. The Colts didn’t look too great last season till Arians took over and that game didn’t ease anyones mind on Pagano’s coaching ability.

Don’t forget, pre season game 3 is against the Browns. Bernie Kosar WILL hurt Jim Irsays feelings if they cotinue to play bad.

]]>By: dallascowboysdishingtherealhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2716513
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 23:06:19 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2716513I’m telling you in the 2nd half fans were avoiding that stadium like a turd in the punch bowl.
]]>By: greymareshttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2716494
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 22:58:02 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2716494does this guy pray at the temple of “JERRUH”
]]>By: opinion157983http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2716389
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 22:03:35 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2716389We didn’t throw an entire season to keep playing like this *#@%!
]]>By: vibesidhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2716331
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 21:33:08 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2716331Colts don’t make the playoffs this year. Then he will have something to cry about.
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Mon, 12 Aug 2013 21:22:54 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2716307bflo21 says:
Aug 12, 2013 5:07 PM
Guess what? The Bills are a heck of lot more talented with the new staff, personnel and youthful talent then the league or anyone is going to give them credit for. I think Jimbo just got pissed by who his team got beat by as it was unexpected. Well lookout NFL…don’t underestimate Buffalo this year!

I think we see this post just about every year at this time.

]]>By: bflo21http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2716266
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 21:07:10 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2716266Guess what? The Bills are a heck of lot more talented with the new staff, personnel and youthful talent then the league or anyone is going to give them credit for. I think Jimbo just got pissed by who his team got beat by as it was unexpected. Well lookout NFL…don’t underestimate Buffalo this year!
]]>By: sarcasmhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2716206
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 20:48:58 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2716206If that joke is considered the best owner in sports, then there are some horrible owners.
]]>By: jetsjetsjetsnowhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2716195
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 20:45:58 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2716195The owner of your club is appolgizing for the score of the first preseason game…. Beyond laughable! Good luck with that.

I used to be a huge Irsay fan and am still a fan albeit a smaller one.
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Congrats on your weight loss!

]]>By: colvhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2716138
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 20:17:10 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2716138This guy’s an idiot.
]]>By: blanchonegrohttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2716134
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 20:14:40 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2716134Irsay should stop drinking n tweeting. Not a good combo n its gonna get him bad one of these days.
]]>By: essentialsausagehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2716132
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 20:14:26 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2716132Ahh, I assume that Irsay is going to refund peoples’ money for tickets then.
]]>By: ambitooshttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2716118
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 20:07:53 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2716118Lighten up Jimbo, it’s the first preseason game of the season
]]>By: dallascowboysdishingtherealhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2716108
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 20:02:21 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2716108That stadium was cleared out by the start of the 4th. I mean no one was watching. It was kinda strange.

It wasn’t just a blow out it was delivered by the Bills and their rookie QB.

]]>By: brucealmtyhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2716090
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 19:53:35 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2716090I got the apology but missed the part where he said he wants to lower preseason ticket prices.
]]>By: sbchampsagainhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2716075
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 19:48:08 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2716075Sheesh. The apple doesn’t fall far.
Like father, like son.
]]>By: whatjusthappedhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/12/jim-irsay-apologizes-for-colts-play-in-preseason-opener/#comment-2716062
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 19:42:59 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2202429#comment-2716062I too have been known to drink excessively and make dumb ass remarks, the difference is that I stay off of Twitter when I do so.